Lending his support to Bike 1630, GAA President Aogan O’Fearghail is pictured with Belnaleck club secretary Finola Owens RMGFH19
IN WHAT is both a unique and challenging fundraising occasion – this weekend – Belnaleck GAC are cycling every GAA club in Ireland.
It is being organised to raise funds for a new pitch for their youth section.
Bike 1630 will see representatives of the club cycle to every GAA club in Ireland and has received incredible support and encouragement from clubs and people across Ireland. Offers of support, hospitality and good wishes have been received from people across the country.
“We are delighted to have such fantastic initial feedback from GAA folk across Ireland. Bike 1630 and our idea that we here in Belnaleck will reach out and cycle to all 1,630 clubs in Ireland in 48 hours on the 20th and 21st of June has really captured people’s imaginations,” outlined Francie Owens, Development Officer of the Belnaleck Art McMurroghs.
“The response within our local community has also been fantastic with so many people volunteering their time and committing to help whether by cycling or helping with the administration. Anyone who wants to help please get involved” emphasised Francie.
The Trek for Belnaleck is a cycle round every club in Ireland within 48 Hours. For more info you can visit their website at: http://www.bike1630.com.
The organisers have put together a video for the event which you can see below:
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